Gump Worsley
Inducted:
1980
Player Stats
5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Born
May 14, 1929
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Died
January 26, 2007
Beloeil, Quebec, Canada
Position:
Goaltender
College:
NA
Lorne “Gump” Worsley was a spirited, fearless goaltender whose wit matched his agility in the crease. Debuting with the Rangers in 1952, he quickly earned the Calder Trophy as top rookie. After a decade of backstopping the often-struggling Rangers, he was traded to Montreal and lifted his game—and four Stanley Cup championships in the 1960s followed.
Worsley won the Vezina Trophy twice and became beloved for refusing to wear a mask, quipping that his face was his protection. He played an astounding 21 NHL seasons, retiring in 1974 with over 330 wins and 43 shutouts. His unorthodox style, enduring toughness, and humor left a lasting legacy, earning him induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1980.
Worsley's Awards and Records
- Won the Calder Memorial Trophy in 1953
- Won the Vezina Trophy in 1966 and 1968
- Longest workload season: In 1955–56, played 70 games
- One of the most durable goalies of his era, second only in games played to legends Sawchuk and Hall
NHL Records
- Named to the NHL First All-Star Team in 1968
- Named to the NHL Second All-Star Team in 1966
- Final NHL goalie to play without a mask
- First NHL goalie to both win 300 games and lose 300 games
NHL Teams:
New York Rangers (1952-1963)
Montreal Canadiens (1963-1970)
Minnesota North Stars (1970-1974)
Number Worn:
1, 30
NHL Stats
Seasons:
22 (1953-1974)
Games Played:
861
Wins:
335
Losses:
352
Goals Against Average (GAA):
2.88
Save Percentage:
.913
Shutouts:
43
Playoff Record:
40-26 in 70 games
Playoff GAA:
2.78
Stanley Cups:
4 (1965,66,68 & 1969)